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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 08:41 AM
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Hi from Sochi (Russia) and sorry for my bad english.
There was a problem with the engine running on my Hog. Here's a video:
Starter dead? Please help!!!I am the only owner of a Harley Davidson in the region of Russia: ((((
 
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Starter Clutch is what I am thinking
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...starter+clutch
 
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Starter Clutch is what I am thinking
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...starter+clutch
Thanks! I think so too
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 09:56 AM
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Hi from the UK. Wish you luck with getting your bike sorted. We have a dedicated Evo section, where you can meet fellow owners, from around the World, so call in before long.
 

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Hi from the UK. Wish you luck with getting your bike sorted. We have a dedicated Evo section, where you can meet fellow ownetrs, from around the World, so call in before long.
Thank you! I understood
 
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yes it does sound like starter clutch- it would also be smart to check the teeth on the starter ring gear which is on the outside edge of the clutch basket.

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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
yes it does sound like starter clutch- it would also be smart to check the teeth on the starter ring gear which is on the outside edge of the clutch basket.

mike
Tomorrow I will repair the starter. Then I write about the problem. Thank you friends for their advice))))
 
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if you do not have a service manual this will be a little more difficult.

the service manual details how to rebuild or replace all the parts of the starter, solenoid and starter clutch.

your starter is a Hitachi and I think the starter clutch can be replaced with a toyota-
Forum member Dawg has posted before that a nippondenso starter clutch for a toyota camry is a direct fit- I have messaged him to ask if he thinks that would work for the 1991 model

youtube videos may be helpful if you don;t have a service manual
 

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Originally Posted by mkguitar
if you do not have a service manual this will be a little more difficult.

the service manual details how to rebuild or replace all the parts of the starter, solenoid and starter clutch.

your starter is a Hitachi and I think the starter clutch can be replaced with a toyota-
Forum member Dawg has posted before that a nippondenso starter clutch for a toyota camry is a direct fit- I have messaged him to ask if he thinks that would work for the 1991 model

youtube videos may be helpful if you don;t have a service manual
Thank you !!! This is important information !!! I have manual by CLYMER
 
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starter clutch - Deaaaaaaad((((
 

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